Healing Calendula

Calendula's skin healing properties are well known, thanks to the herb's anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and related properties. Here are some of the promoted benefits of calendula for skin care:

1.Skin dryness or chapping— Calendula oil is a great moisturizer for dry skin and for severely chapped or split skin. It helps soothe the area and reduce the pain.

2.Inflammation— It works well on sprained muscles or bruises; its anti-inflammatory action helps lessen swelling from injury. Calendula also helps naturally heal the skin from bruises, scratches, redness or itching.

3.Baby care— Calendula oil is used to relieve diaper rashes helping to reduce redness and heal the skin

4.Minor cuts and wounds— The antiseptic and antimicrobial action of the calendula oil help speed up healing of wounds and minor cuts, and also help relieve insect bites, acne and bed sores.

5.Skin issues— Eczema,psoriasis, dermatitis and other skin problems can be soothed using calendula containing skin care products, applied topically. Calendula vulnerary (healing) effect is widely known for all sorts of skin conditions.